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Title: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: Token on November 30, 2015, 03:27:23 pm

The I-Pac Ultimate I/O  (http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacuio.html) is a great little device.

But what if you have an existing non-Ultimarc trackball that you want to connect to it?

Andy at Ultimarc was kind enough to suggest a few solutions over email. They all involved splicing other connectors from his site. It seemed like overkill and I think the cheapest option was $12. Sure $12 isn't much in this hobby, but I figured there had to be a better way.

Futurlec.com sells these for dirt cheap. You need a HDCONND8 (https://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HDCONND8pr.shtml) ($.025) and a pack of HDPINF  (https://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HDPINFpr.shtml)(pack of ten for $0.60).

(https://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/HDCONND8_200.jpg)

(https://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/HDPINF_200.jpg)

Shipping is $4.

Total = $4.85

I'll update with pictures connecting the HAPP trackball to the I-Pac Ultimate I/O when my order arrives.

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: kowal on December 02, 2015, 04:59:57 pm

probably your next post will be about how to tighten these connectors....

1. You do not use these pins without proper crimper, and all are expensive
2. You can buy it much cheaper + cables

http://stores.ebay.com/wonderco-buy79/_i.html?rt=nc&_nkw=awg%2024%20dupont&_sid=188097471&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1 (http://stores.ebay.com/wonderco-buy79/_i.html?rt=nc&_nkw=awg%2024%20dupont&_sid=188097471&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1)

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: Shaz on December 03, 2015, 12:51:25 am

Thanks

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: divemaster127 on December 06, 2015, 02:17:33 am

You would be better off using the parts from Andy. $12.00 isn't much when you know it will work vs being loose & having to keep messing with it.

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: dezmond on December 06, 2015, 08:33:23 am

I have crimped thousands of those types of pins with a pair of sidecutters with no issues at all...  Yes it is easier to use the proper tool but not necessary.

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: Token on December 06, 2015, 10:52:17 am

Quote from: divemaster127 on December 06, 2015, 02:17:33 am

You would be better off using the parts from Andy. $12.00 isn't much when you know it will work vs being loose & having to keep messing with it.

You are probably right, but for me a lot of the fun is figuring out how to do it myself.

Title: Re: Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O
Post by: aldub516 on December 06, 2015, 12:19:05 pm

^^^^^^ he knows where its at. Learning is half the battle for those that love the hobby. I can remember the first time someone ever showed me how to splice into my pc's 12v and 5v lines to power stuff..